Provide recreation therapy at Brant Community Healthcare System in Brantford or Paris, Ontario, using assessment and treatment planning skills. Work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Reporting to the Manager of Therapy Services, the Recreation Therapist meets assessed patient needs through treatment interventions and community transition support. The position develops patient-centred goals, coordinates leisure programming, and supports patients and families before discharge. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are central to this hospital-based work. Experience with varied patient populations is required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess patients comprehensively to determine individualized leisure needs
- Develop patient-centred treatment goals from assessment findings




- Plan and evaluate individual and group leisure programs
- Coordinate community resources for patients and families
- Maintain documentation, statistics, and care-team participation

Requirements:

- Two years of current hospital Recreation Therapist experience preferred
- Recreation degree and Therapeutic Recreation postgraduate diploma
- Eligibility for R/TRO and/or CTRA membership
- Current BCLS and secure patient-handling knowledge
- Ability to work all shifts with excellent attendance

Apply recreation assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration as a Recreation Therapist supporting BCHS patients.

📌 Hospital Recreation Therapist (Brantford)
🏢 Brant Community Healthcare System
📍 Brantford